Winford
Parish in North Somerset, England
| Coordinates: | 51.369, -2.672 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 53 63 |
| Population: | 1,165 |
Winford is a small, predominantly rural village and civil parish in North Somerset, England, lying to the south‑east of Bristol on the fringe of the Mendip countryside. The settlement sits among rolling farmland and lanes, with easy access to open hills and country walks in the nearby Mendip Hills, making it a quiet base for both farming and people who commute into the city.
Locally the village retains a tight‑knit community feel, with village events, a pub and village hall forming social hubs, and a mixture of historic cottages and more modern homes. Economically it remains anchored by agriculture and small businesses, while its historic roots and rural setting make it popular with walkers and families seeking a quieter pace of life within striking distance of urban amenities.
Postcode districts covering Winford
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Cardiff 23.7 miles38.2 km
- Newport 19.5 miles31.5 km
- Bath 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Weston-super-Mare 11.8 miles19 km
- Kingswood and Fishponds 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Cwmbran Central 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Cwmbrân 24.8 miles39.8 km
- Bridgwater 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Trowbridge 20.4 miles32.9 km
- Chipping Sodbury 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Chippenham 24.6 miles39.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Winford Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Nempnett Thrubwell Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- Butcombe Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Felton Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Chew Stoke Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Downside Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Redhill Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Chew Magna Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Chew Valley Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Dundry Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Barrow Gurney Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Ubley Built-up area 3.4 miles5.4 km
Example postcodes in Winford
BS40 8EX, BS40 8EE, BS40 9YG, BS40 9UF, BS40 8DE, BS40 8AG, BS40 9UT, BS40 8BX, BS40 8EP … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Cardiff Airport 29 miles46.7 km
- Nailsea and Backwell Railway Station 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Parson Street Railway Station 5.2 miles8.4 km
Hotels near Winford Ad
- Worship Farm Accommodation 3 1.8 miles2.8 km
- The Queen's Chew Magna 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport 3 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Holiday Inn Bristol Airport 4 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Number 38 Clifton 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Hunters Rest Inn 4 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Bristol 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Leonardo Hotel Bristol City 4 7 miles11.3 km
- Cameley Lodge - Self Catering 3 6 miles9.6 km
- Artist Residence Bristol 7.4 miles11.9 km
Schools in Winford
- Winford C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ashton Gate Stadium 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Bristol Harbour Harbour 6 miles9.6 km
- SS Great Britain Museum 6.2 miles10 km
- Mendip Autocross Recreation 6.5 miles10.4 km
- University of Bristol University 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Mendip Hills Hill 7 miles11.2 km
- Cabot Circus Shopping centre 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Cheddar Library Library 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Kingswood Nature reserve 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Clevedon Court Estate 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Memorial Stadium Stadium 9 miles14.5 km
- College Road Allotments Gardens 10.1 miles16.2 km